Get started with Android Auto

Android Auto brings the most useful apps to your phone screen or your compatible car display, in a format that makes it easy for you to keep your main focus on driving. You can control things like navigation and maps, calls and text messages, and music.

What you need

Android Auto on your phone screen

An Android phone running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and up with a data plan. For best performance, we recommend Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and up.

A car mount for your phone (optional but recommended).

A USB cable (optional for charging).

The Android Auto app.

Android Auto on your car display (with a USB cable)

An Android phone running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and up with a data plan. For best performance, we recommend Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and up.